GE AHTK18BA Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 11

Installation Instructions
6 INSTALL OUTER CASE IN
WINDOW
D. Thread nut onto bolt, then thread the bolt into the
triangle bracket as shown in the figure below.
E. Attach triangle bracket onto bottom of case using
three type B screws for each bracket. Make sure
that the bracket is close enough to the outside wall
that the bolt can touch. Adjust bolt so that it is snug
against the outside wall.
NOTE: A block of wood can be placed between the bolt
and the outside wall if the bolt rests between studs.
7. COMPLETE INSTALLATION
A. Insert the foam seal behind the top of the lower
window sash and against the glass of the upper
window.
A
B. Place the window lock bracket as shown. Use a
1/8" drill bit to drill a starter hole through the hole
in the window lock bracket and into the upper
window.
CAUTION
To prevent broken glass or damage to windows, on
vinyl or other similarly constructed windows, attach
the window locking bracket to the window side jamb
with one Type B screw.
C. Attach the window lock bracket to the upper
window with a type C screw to secure the window
in place.
Vinyl
49-5000610 Rev. 0
B
A. Top of lower window sash
B. Foam seal
Wood
8. RETURN CHASSIS TO THE
OUTER CASE
A. Once the case is securely attached to the window,
reinstall the air conditioner. Have two people lift
the air conditioner and slide it into the case. Make
sure that the corded front panel is positioned
so that it does not interfere with sliding the air
conditioner into the case.
B. Snap the front grille back onto the air conditioner.
Use the screws removed at the beginning of the
installation to secure the grille. Re-use screws from
Step 3 on page 9.
C. Measure and cut adhesive foam backed sheet.
Apply over side curtain and frame.
D. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Side Curtain
Foam
Weather
Seals
E. Press RESET on the power supply cord. See
Electrical Requirements.
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